Cannabis Use in Young and Adult University Students Before and During the COVID-19 Lockdown, According to Gender and Age

Blasco, Víctor J. Villanueva; Silvestre, Verónica Villanueva; Vázquez-Martínez, Andrea; Fernández, Vicente Andreu; Folgar, Manuel Isorna

doi:10.1007/s11469-022-00991-y

Int J Ment Health Addiction

2022

DOI: 10.1007/s11469-022-00991-y

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Cannabis Use in Young and Adult University Students Before and During the COVID-19 Lockdown, According to Gender and Age

Víctor J. Villanueva Blasco

Verónica Villanueva Silvestre

Andrea Vázquez-Martínez

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Abstract: The objectives were: (a) to establish cannabis use prevalence in university students; (b) to determine the changes in consumption of cannabis between prior to and during lockdown. Problematic consumption, gender, and age were taken into account to establish risk groups. Of 1,472 participants between 18-54 years (M = 27.51), 8.01% reported using cannabis before and/or during lockdown (56.6% male). The Cannabis Abuse Screening Test (CAST) was used to detect cannabis abuse. The main form of consumption was spliff… Show more

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“…By contrast, individuals with high action-oriented coping were predicted to be less likely to have probable CUD, even in the presence of high anxiety (i.e., protective effect). Gender was included in current analyses as a covariate, as male college students are at greater risk for CUD via engagement in problematic cannabis use, and greater levels of addiction and dependence (Phillips et al, 2018; Villanueva-Blasco et al, 2022 ).…”

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The Influence on Anxiety and Avoidant Coping on Probable Cannabis Use Disorder

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Objective: Individuals with anxiety frequently use cannabis to cope and are at greater risk for developing probable cannabis use disorder (CUD). Previous literature suggests avoidant coping styles are associated with higher anxiety levels and risk for problematic cannabis use, while action-oriented coping is associated with lower anxiety and problematic cannabis use. No studies have examined whether anxiety and action- oriented coping or avoidant coping interact to influence risk for CUD, which was the aim of the present study. Method: College students were recruited as part of a cross-sectional study on cannabis use. Participants (N = 371; 72.2% female) completed the Depression Anxiety and Stress Subscale (DASS-21), Cannabis Use Disorder Identification Test-Revised (CUDIT-R), and the Brief-COPE (B-COPE). Results: The data were analyzed using logistic moderation analysis. After controlling for gender, anxiety was a positive significant predictor of probable CUD, but action-oriented coping and avoidant coping were not. The interaction between anxiety and avoidant coping on probable CUD was significant, indicating that participants with high avoidant coping (regardless of high or low anxiety) and those with high anxiety (even with low avoidant coping) were more likely to have probable CUD than those with both low anxiety and low avoidant coping. No significant interaction was observed with action-oriented coping. Conclusions: Results suggest that avoidant coping, but not action-oriented coping, influences the relationship between anxiety and risk for probable CUD. Findings emphasize the importance of targeting both anxiety and avoidant coping when considering risk for probable CUD.

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Stout

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The Role of Sex and Coping Styles on the Relationship Between Depression and Cannabis Use

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Mateu-Mollá,

Vázquez-Martínez

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COVID-19 Impact on Substance Use (Tobacco, Alcohol, Cannabis) and Stress in Medical Students

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Tobia,

Cimino

et al. 2024

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented challenges globally, impacting various aspects of daily life, including education. This study examines the effects of the pandemic on stress levels and substance use among Italian medical students. Two independent surveys were conducted: 388 medical students were interviewed before the epidemic, and 222 medical students a year after the COVID-19 epidemic began. Results revealed significant changes in stress levels, with a reduction in mild stress and an increase in severe stress during the post-pandemic period, rising from 23% (95% CI: 19%-28%) to 46% (95% CI: 39%-52%). While tobacco smoking prevalence remained stable (25% vs 27%), the proportion of students exhibiting high levels of nicotine dependence increased (3.64%) compared to the period before the pandemic (1.80%). Alcohol consumption rates remained consistent (66%), with no significant differences in the distribution of risky alcohol consumption between the two periods (p = 0.535). Surprisingly, there was a significant decrease in cannabis use post-pandemic (16% vs 6%), though problematic use among users persisted (49% vs 46%). Multivariable analysis confirmed associations between stress and tobacco smoking (AdjOR = 1.98, 95% CI: 1.11-3.53; p = 0.020), as well as alcohol consumption (AdjOR = 1.71, 95% CI: 1.01-2.89; p = 0.047). Furthermore, male students were more likely to engage in alcohol (AdjOR = 2.16, 95% CI: 1.47-3.19; p < 0.001) and cannabis use (AdjOR = 1.79, 95% CI: 1.07-3.00; p = 0.027). The study highlighted the complex interplay between stress and substance use among medical students, underscoring the importance of targeted interventions to address stress-related substance use and support the well-being of medical students, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Further research should explore longitudinal trends and the effectiveness of interventions in mitigating stress-related substance use among this vulnerable population.

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Cannabis Use in Young and Adult University Students Before and During the COVID-19 Lockdown, According to Gender and Age

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References 34 publications

The Influence on Anxiety and Avoidant Coping on Probable Cannabis Use Disorder

The Influence on Anxiety and Avoidant Coping on Probable Cannabis Use Disorder

The Role of Sex and Coping Styles on the Relationship Between Depression and Cannabis Use

COVID-19 Impact on Substance Use (Tobacco, Alcohol, Cannabis) and Stress in Medical Students

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